$500 Nova, Will it RUN and DRIVE After 24 Years Parked?

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  • čas přidán 19. 05. 2022
  • Finding a CHEAP V8 project car is tough, and this $500 Nova was a bit of a gamble. Will it start after 24 years parked? If it does, my gamble pays off...if it doesn't, I'll probably just haul it off for scrap or re-sell it. I bought it basically sight unseen, and it came with an extra engine and a bunch of parts. Usually, when a car is parked for so many years, and comes with an extra engine, that's a bad sign. But I had a good feeling that we could get this thing running again after checking it over in our last video.
    Even though the body is rusty, the engine looks to be complete and it's hard to beat the reliability of a tried and true small block Chevy engine. Even though this isn't a desirable 350ci engine, the little 305 was a tough workhorse for the time. This one features a two-barrel carburetor, and it's backed by a TH350 automatic transmission and 2.41 gears out back.
    In this video, I try to crank this old car. I don't rebuild the carburetor. I don't replace any ignition parts. I never even pulled the spark plugs out of it! I just wanted to pour some gas down the carburetor, hook up a hot battery and see what happened. The results are satisfying because this thing is proving to be a promising project car. Overall I spent $100 in addition to the $500 purchase price. I haven't had this much fun for $600 in a long time!
    These fourth generation Novas (1975 through 1979) don't get a lot of respect from the old car community, but they're really growing on me. I daily drive a 1977 Nova four door and this 1978 Nova two door is my latest obsession. I have some plans for both projects, but you'll have to wait and see how it all pans out.
    #willitrun #abandoned #nova
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  • @dogbitefred6631
    @dogbitefred6631 Před 2 lety +10

    Your little daughter is the star of the show, her enthusiasm just bubbles over, you sir are a blessed man. I think I would have washed the car first just to see what I had to work with. I literally hate trying to work on greasy, dirty cars with trash all about. Once the car started there was a lot of dirt and straw sucking down your carburetor. Can't wait to see what it looks like after you clean it up. I bought a 1961 Chevy Belair a few years ago that was sitting in a ditch, when we hooked a chain to it and pulled it out, the tire treads came off the tires because they were stuck to the black clay we have in Texas. I had never seen that before!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      I am definitely blessed! I agree that a clean up would've been better before hand, but I was just too excited to see if it would fire off. I never imagined it would run so good though.

    • @TheREALOC1972
      @TheREALOC1972 Před 2 lety

      I absolutely agree, IF that was me and my daughter I just bought her her first car..... and let her help work on fixing it up. I just bought a 75 Nova in pretty much the same condition although I live in the desert in Northwestern Arizona and the FIRST thing I did was give it a deep bath so I could see what I was working with before I even tried turning it over and getting it running. working on a nasty dirty car just kills my motivation because a clean car shows me that it's on it's way, That's STEP #1 because you can't get a TRUE look at what needs fixed while it's covered in dirt and grime, like it that dirt and grime on the fuel lines or is it bubbling rust with a big ole hole? the world will never know until it's clean.

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 Před 2 lety

      @@HotRodHoarder yeah wood not sit in that car tooo long without a hazmat suit on..yuckkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Shadetreejr1967
    @Shadetreejr1967 Před 2 lety +15

    New subscriber here, watched Joshs video on the junkyard trip you and him took! He has mentioned you in many videos so I figured since he respected you that much that you definitely deserve the viewers! Now....gonna go binge watch some Hot Rod Hoarders! Thank all you guys for what you do to keep us guys that are unable to do this anymore, whether it be from a disability or depression or whatever keeps you homebound or unable. We really appreciate being able to follow you all!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +3

      That's awesome, thank you Dwayne! Josh and I have been friends for going on 20 years nows (long before we had CZcams channels). We have both tossed ideas back and forth for our channels and we just love this stuff. Thank you for checking out my channel!

  • @thirdvisiongarage9148
    @thirdvisiongarage9148 Před 2 lety +24

    Quite a steal at that price including the parts! I got my duster for $800 6 years ago and I haven’t seen any less than $1200 ever since. Great nova and glad it’s saved!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +4

      I'm definitely feeling good about the price now. I've always liked Dusters...definitely getting hard to find!

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 Před 2 lety

      @@HotRodHoarder power wash that relic but a great find put a sway bar on rear and upgrade shocks

    • @clevelandmaker386
      @clevelandmaker386 Před 2 lety

      That's a steal....at gunpoint!!!
      Down south that's 2500.00

    • @jamesshugart8015
      @jamesshugart8015 Před 2 lety

      @@HotRodHoarder yes I'm jealous, but very happy. For you I bought a 1972 Nova brand new at 21 good luck I'll be watching God bless.

    • @larryhullinger4141
      @larryhullinger4141 Před 2 lety +1

      $225 PER TON that's what it worth here in Indiana Ugliest excuse for a nova ever

  • @mikebaldwin9972
    @mikebaldwin9972 Před 2 lety +6

    I believe you need to fix it up for that Pretty Young Lady that was helping with the work and support she gave you…

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +2

      She loves these old cars! My four door '77 Nova daily driver is her absolute favorite car in the world.

    • @user-js4vh2lw6n
      @user-js4vh2lw6n Před 2 lety

      You should see her Chevelle! If I had to choose between all the cars he has shown it would be a tough choice between his 4 door Nova and his daughter's Chevelle.

  • @DejonColeman94
    @DejonColeman94 Před 2 lety +13

    Love the nova, looking forward to seeing the rebuild

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +3

      Thank you for watching! Next video will be the clean up and huge transformation...should be pretty good!

  • @blackberryhillfarm1084
    @blackberryhillfarm1084 Před 2 lety +16

    I'm interested in seeing it after a pressure wash great video

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +3

      Big clean up video coming soon!

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 Před 2 lety +2

      @@HotRodHoarder SHOP THE JUMKYARDS FOR BUCKETS AND A CONSOLE YOU MAKE IT A SUPER SPORT

  • @michaelray1590
    @michaelray1590 Před 2 lety +2

    Glad to see you involving your kids into the car projects . My grandpa and dad got me and my brother involved with cars. Now it's just me working on old cars when I can. When I have money and I'm in good health. Teach your as much as you can. Enjoy the time you have with them.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you Michael, I love being able to share an interest with my kids, and enjoy these old project cars. My son is 2 years old, and I'm excited for when he can get involved.

  • @kbtruck65blair64
    @kbtruck65blair64 Před 2 lety +2

    That's awesome you got it running. Looking forward to seeing more of it. Love the older Novas

  • @growzen3853
    @growzen3853 Před 2 lety +3

    Appreciate the starter test tip sir. Keep doing what your doing I’ll keep watching.

  • @erickricharson5196
    @erickricharson5196 Před 2 lety +1

    I have a 78 2 door Fairmont that's one family owned. And just saved a 71 4door nova from the junk yard I work at. Still maintains the original driveline and protecto plate. Sat since 1999 and I had it running and driving in a few hours. Glad to see you save this nova

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Very nice! Those Fairmonts are getting hard to find....neat cars.

  • @josephmiller3513
    @josephmiller3513 Před 2 lety +4

    I loved this.Itp reminded me of doing this stuff with my daughter.She is 21 now n not interested in watching dad work on his cars n take test rides with me.great video!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Oh man! Yeah, I'm embracing this time with my girl...hoping she'll always remember our good times with old cars.

  • @vincentgotter4669
    @vincentgotter4669 Před 2 lety +3

    First time viewer. I really enjoyed having family time with your cameraman it's nice to see a family working on a vehicle.I I'm aware there is no gas tank. the gas can is what is used I know, but it's too dangerous to have a child in the car with an open can of gas. different if you do it and burn yourself up but the child it's just negligence. Sorry to come down on you like that but that's just how I feel.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      I appreciate the comment Vincent. I agree that it's not the safest option. I certainly would hate if something bad had happened with the gas jug in the floor board. I never want to do anything that could potentially hurt any of my kids. But I also want them to experience the fun and adventure that I did when I was a kid. Riding around in a bucket of bolts, barley hanging together enough to make it around the block. But I do agree that it wasn't a great call on my part.

  • @ernied3123
    @ernied3123 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved the video. Looking forward to following this project. Thanks again for all your great content. Cheers from Australia.

  • @Falconurbex
    @Falconurbex Před rokem

    Being a mechanic myself i enjoyed this video thanks for sharing ,i think this old girl would look amazing all done up and back on the road,stay safe and see u in your next video brother.

  • @bobgrewe988
    @bobgrewe988 Před 2 lety

    I had one-off those in 1980. Loved that car and miss that car. Enjoy and keep working on it.

  • @Eupher6
    @Eupher6 Před 2 lety

    I owned a '78 Nova with a 305 and a 4-speed, bought new. Much more zippy in my mind than in practice, but this video was a nice trip down memory lane. I brought the car to Germany in '83 and ran leaded gas through it (non-leaded not available in Germany at the time), destroying the cat, but I didn't care. That car was going to be left in Germany. And so it was. Thanks for a great video and a nice shoutout to your daughter who, I hope, has an interest in automotive mechanics down the line!

  • @priscillawilliams6399
    @priscillawilliams6399 Před 2 lety

    I'm glad you got her running looking forward to the future videos on this car!☺

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for watching! Stay tuned for a full clean up video next week!

  • @AaronHarberg
    @AaronHarberg Před 2 lety

    Love this video, it brings back memories for me, my first car was a 78 Nova coupe like this one! Hope you can restore this car more and rebuild the engine. Need new seats and carpet obviously.

  • @DeliriumElectric
    @DeliriumElectric Před 2 lety

    Just found your channel, and I'm really digging it. Love the history attached to cars. Looks like I have a bunch of videos to catch up on.

  • @hippydippy
    @hippydippy Před 2 lety +4

    Great Video & your daughter is an absolute peach! I remember when she made her first video appearance & all I could do was smile. She was so sweet & funny. You are blessed. Look forward to the upcoming videos on this one.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      I am definitely blessed! Full clean up video coming soon, and you'll see (and hear) a lot of Carlee in that one haha.

    • @hippydippy
      @hippydippy Před 2 lety

      @@HotRodHoarder Can't wait!

  • @tapa2466
    @tapa2466 Před rokem

    Ahaha! 😂 that’s awesome man. It’s hilarious to watch you fix certain issues on it like your literally about to daily drive it the second it cranked over with the radio working. Make shift gas tank and all! 🤣 bought a nova where the owner said it didn’t run. Got it home, put gas in carb and it started right up. Daily drove it from that day and worked on it the weekends. 😅 I’m saying, that nova you got right there is a warrior for starting up after all those years sitting.

  • @friguy4444
    @friguy4444 Před 2 lety

    Great old cars. My grandpa had one but his was a 1971. Your little girl seems like shes very smart and her social skills are awesome!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Greg! She is a lot of fun and always has something to say.

  • @sandwichbar8226
    @sandwichbar8226 Před 2 lety

    When the radio came on and the guy ushered the phrase 'dot com'... To think that was probably the first time that has ever resonated in that car!
    Great work. I can't wait for the clean up episode

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      I never thought of it that way! Clean up episode is gonna be great!

  • @scotthay1486
    @scotthay1486 Před 2 lety +1

    Good buy. Motor sounds good. A lot of rust work to bring her back, but a pressure wash will make a huge difference. I'm looking forward to seeing future videos of work that you do on this car. Definitely worth saving in my opinion. Stay safe.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Clean up video coming this Friday....HUGE difference. I can't believe how good it runs and drives.

  • @BradLowrance
    @BradLowrance Před 2 lety +1

    $500 well spent. Man I miss my 77 nova now!

  • @GrotrianSeiler
    @GrotrianSeiler Před 2 lety

    What a great video! You’re a champ. The Nova savior. Pretty good fun for $600. I look forward to the follow up. Cool.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Thank you! Next week's video will be a full clean up...hoping this thing turns out cool.

  • @angelmaldonado5587
    @angelmaldonado5587 Před 2 lety

    Dude, work on it. Those cars are extremely reliable. My dad had one and gave it to me, it was a 1977 Nova Concourse. They have a 350 turbohydramatic transmission. I changed the 305 for 350. Header, 4 barrel, Lunati cam and when I just had it going great. A low life robbed it and took it for a joy ride. I sub already.

  • @jasongreen2252
    @jasongreen2252 Před 2 lety +4

    I like that body style of Nova that's pretty cool 20 years I think it's worth saving if it's getting that much effort out to run and drive after 20 years

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Definitely rusty underneath, but I think it's worth saving.

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 Před 2 lety

      @@HotRodHoarder SHOP THE JUNKYARDS throw in some camaro buckets console a 4bbl carb keep stock rims or swap on some 85-90 camaro alloy rims.....the 57 chevy of the 20's

  • @davida.p.9911
    @davida.p.9911 Před 2 lety +2

    Really awesome that it ran and drove. I kinda wondered why the previous owner parked it all those years ago. Doesn't seem like it has any major issues. Definitely worth fixing up! 👍 Maiden voyages are always scary. I remember when my brother took me for a ride in his 69 Camaro, the timing was off, the gas tank was leaking, among other issues but we managed to make it back home. 😄 Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to seeing where you go with this Nova.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, I'm not really sure why it was parked. Could've been a fuel system problem or cooling issue...not sure. I kept assuming I'd run into a major issue at some point but this turned out to be a fun project for us. Looking forward to picking away at it.

    • @TheREALOC1972
      @TheREALOC1972 Před 2 lety +2

      It was probally parked because of the fuel line, brake issues and the front seat. 20 years ago those 4th gen Nova's weren't worth more than a few hundred buck and putting $400-$500 in replacing the brake system, another couple hundred in the fuel system and a couple hundred for the new seat cover wouldn't have been worth it financially because these X bodies are just now becoming a viable platform to build on. 20 years ago these cars were just "old used cars" not worth much but today they are getting be a alternitive Muscle car build and GOOD classic Daily Drivers and your not just pissing out money by rebuilding them and getting nothing back by doing so. it's getting harder and harder to find the 72 and older 2 door cars to build because most of them have either been rebuilt already or they are rusted away and not a good base to do anything with so more and more people are buying the mid-late 70's car to build. 5 years ago noone in my car club had a mid-late 70's car but now there's 5, My 75 nova that I just bought last week, a 77 Grand Prix, a 73 Malibu, a 74 Maverick and a 78 Dodge Magnum. People are FINALLY seeing these car for what they can be instead of what they were.

  • @wineinbeautifulplaces1200

    Unbelievable the way the car run and not only you got a deal on this nova but rarer color too and if you restore it these cars go for a lot of money but right here is the best moment with ur daughter working on the car and she is very smart kid. God bless.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Thank you, I hope to include my kids in more of my videos...they seem to enjoy it.

  • @Wooley689
    @Wooley689 Před 2 lety +2

    Enjoying this series on the Nova.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you! Thought I'd switch it up a little and focus on one of our projects. It's been fun!

  • @mcdonaldm73
    @mcdonaldm73 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome video. You can always bleed the master cylinder just like you would a wheel cylinder/caliper. Pump and hold, crack the line, repeat. Might improve the pedal feel.

  • @user-eq8jt3zk2h
    @user-eq8jt3zk2h Před 8 měsíci

    I think it’s awesome that you include your kids reviving old cars.well done

  • @jameswilson7332
    @jameswilson7332 Před 2 lety

    That’s amazing brother!!! I’m stoked for you!

  • @novadiecastman5251
    @novadiecastman5251 Před 2 lety

    Nice. My 77 was an original silver with red interior. She's just about ready for paint .. can't wait for the next video..✌️

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Awesome! Next video will be a major cleanup.

  • @djsamples3777
    @djsamples3777 Před 2 lety

    New to the channel right outta the gate. This Nova, gotta be my favorite car of all time! Sending lots of lovin from Montana!🏁

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Nice, thank you for watching! Stay tuned for a clean up video and more content like this.

  • @robbycard4293
    @robbycard4293 Před 2 lety

    HowDo..I used to have a 78 Nova as a stock car( limited sportsman) back in 1993 to 1996. Had some top 5 finishes and 5 wins in the old jewel, plus a couple of bad wrecks as well.The car had some good pedigree before I aquirred it from a street stock to a limited sportsman.Your car has a lot of potential and good luck on getting it roadworthy.✌️✌️

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Wow that's cool! These Novas look awesome as stock cars.

  • @frankjones4094
    @frankjones4094 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. I think you will be surprised at how well it will clean up. Better watch out your helper may fall in love with her and want it for her first car!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      I can already tell she's liking it a little too much haha. She REALLY loves my '77 four door Nova daily driver.

  • @eddiepatterson5025
    @eddiepatterson5025 Před 2 lety

    I heard SLEEPERDUDE mentioned your name on a video where he bought a car or two from a junkyard that was crushing cars and you came up for recommendation video. Just subscribed. For long as the nova sat up that catalyst converter may be stopped up and Pressurized the engine and blow out the rear main seal. I had a 81 mustang that did just that.
    May you have a Blessed One Sir.
    Greetings from Silverstreet South Carolina.
    Looking forward to seeing the next video on this Nova.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Hey Eddie, thanks for checking out my channel and thanks for subscribing! I appreciate the tip on the catalytic converter. I'll be removing it pretty soon, because I'm certain that it's not flowing freely.

  • @philhunt3908
    @philhunt3908 Před 2 lety +3

    Can't wait to see what it looks like when it's cleaned up I can't believe it started that good

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah I was pretty shocked that it just fired right off with no real prep-work. Clean up video is coming soon!

    • @rsprockets7846
      @rsprockets7846 Před 2 lety

      @@HotRodHoarder PUT THE KID TO WORK CLEANING AND THROWING OUT TRASH....SHELL BE DRIVING IT SOOON

  • @Jestr86
    @Jestr86 Před 2 lety

    Makes me feel good that some people can appreciate and resurrected an old car.. this Nova is my mom's all time favorite car, she has a 76 Nova now.. I had to share your video with her..

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Very cool! We had a good time bringing this thing back to life. Stay tuned for a clean up video.

    • @Jestr86
      @Jestr86 Před 2 lety

      @@HotRodHoarder Will Do !

  • @donaldwoodford824
    @donaldwoodford824 Před 2 lety

    I love those Nova's had a 75 Hatchback 350 2B/L back in High School that car was fast for what it was cant wait to see how this one turns out.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      These Novas are definitely growing on me. I never absolutely loved them, but they're great driving cars, and affordable. Clean up video coming soon!

  • @jeffclark3924
    @jeffclark3924 Před 2 lety

    Nova enthusiast here and new to the channel. Really enjoy the content.

  • @jonoffensend7519
    @jonoffensend7519 Před 2 lety

    Good find . Looking foreword to seeing it cleaned up👍👍🎩

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Thanks for watching Jon! Clean up video goes up at 5pm Eastern today.

  • @philgrimsey3637
    @philgrimsey3637 Před 2 lety +2

    I love this video. It reminds me of the time a friend and I took an early 70s Rover that was stood, locked up and one wheel in the scrapyard. In an afternoon, we freed it off, got it cleaned up and polished (that served as the distraction to stop us from trying to mess while the engine was soaking), got the fuel pump going and had it turning over.
    3 weeks later, it had a new clutch master cylinder, had been inspected and was a daily driver that would crack on for 100mph. It's still about somewhere.
    Brill work and love the family involvement in the video.

  • @rodneychapman1506
    @rodneychapman1506 Před 2 lety

    I can’t wait to see a video of you washing and cleaning it up I had a 78 Nova too that same beige color and it had a 305 two barrel carb but I had to give $800.00 for it the motor was about worn out but stilll ran good just had to put a quart of oil in it about every thousand miles !!!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      We got a full cleanup video coming next week. Gonna be a big transformation!

  • @Wolfman0514
    @Wolfman0514 Před 2 lety

    Love those Nova's. that one is in great condition considering. Totally worth fixing it up and making a driver out of it.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      The clean up (video going up today at 5pm) really made a huge difference in this thing.

  • @markrobertson6491
    @markrobertson6491 Před rokem

    Like seeing your kid involved keep it up

  • @thomasedwards3372
    @thomasedwards3372 Před 2 lety

    Good work.. and yes you had a big smile that was well deserved...

  • @stephenhargreaves381
    @stephenhargreaves381 Před 2 lety

    Enjoyable watch , cant wait for the next one , greetings from the U.K

  • @TimTurner115
    @TimTurner115 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful car sir. Glad you got it running

  • @almoffat7504
    @almoffat7504 Před 2 lety +1

    Good work glad to see you had a little helper 👍🇦🇺

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Yes sir, I enjoy having my helper by my side for this stuff.

  • @MrWoodyBalto
    @MrWoodyBalto Před 2 lety

    This will be fun to follow along. My 1st car (back in 1985) was a 1977 Oldsmobile Omega with a Chevy 305. Omega was Olds flavor of the Nova. Buick had the Skylark and Pontiac had the Phoenix. I beat that car hard. Cracked a piston and installed a 350 with a 4 bbl and headers. Fun, Fast car.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      I've always liked the BOP versions of the Nova platform. Hardly ever see them on the road any more.

  • @Wooley689
    @Wooley689 Před 2 lety +2

    Same color interior my 1977 Ventura had way, way back in High school.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Nice! GM loved red interiors back in the day.

  • @PHILLY214
    @PHILLY214 Před 4 měsíci

    Such a slept on generation of novas…they have so much potential

  • @larryarcher4502
    @larryarcher4502 Před 2 lety

    Radio works ,you're ready to roll Love your videos keep it up.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Larry! That's the only vehicle in my whole collection that has a working radio. I was shocked.

  • @steelmill888
    @steelmill888 Před 2 lety

    I found a 79 hatchback it had a 6 cylinder and a 3 on the tree.The body and the interior was mint.It sat at a guys house for years and I finally saw the man standing in the front door.I stopped and ask if he wanted to sell it.A new battery and 800 bucks later it was back on the road.Loved that car, never locked it up no one knew how to drive it.LOL

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Nice!! Wonder when Chevrolet quit making cars and trucks with 3 on the tree? Had to have been around '80 or so.

  • @westcoastdodge
    @westcoastdodge Před 2 lety

    love this kind of content,subscribed 👍👍

  • @user-KrackerJack
    @user-KrackerJack Před 2 lety +2

    I have 4 of those rims but only 3 center caps 1 trim ring and all the stainless inserts

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      I'm pretty happy that the wheels, rings and caps are complete. They'll clean up nicely, but I really don't want to shell out the money for new tires. I'm sure I'll scrape up something to put on there.

  • @buckroger5850
    @buckroger5850 Před 2 lety

    I'm surprised it didn't have the 8 track in it 😁 enjoy the tinkering my friend!!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Haha the previous owner must've upgraded in the '90s. I'm sure there's a receipt for the cassette player somewhere in the stack of papers that came with it.

  • @KiwiStag74
    @KiwiStag74 Před 2 lety

    Mate, I was rapt when it kicked into life at first turn of the key! Just proves you cannot keep an old Chevy down. The engine sounds better and better the more you run it and when you give her the tune-up, she'll be even better. I was watching the dash lights and that oil light and the alternator light went straight out as soon as she fire - cn't ask for better than that. New oil and she'll probably turn the light out on cranking. The starter - even though it looked like hell - sounded excellent when you spun her up in the driveway too, so only minimal parts to get her going and I reckon the tranny looks like it's coming around too - just gotta evict them wasps! The usual maintenance items for a long-term sitter and that thing will be a rolling restoration for sure! Hope her structure and the underneath is still solid after sitting all that time - I'd really love to see this thing come all the way back! She's an absolute beaut! All the best

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      This old Nova just keeps getting better and better. Gonna try to get the clean up video finished up and posted on Friday...wait until you see this thing after its transformation.

  • @2koolchris291
    @2koolchris291 Před 2 lety

    Can’t wait to see this get pressure washed. I am looking forward to the transformation

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      New video goes up today at 5pm Eastern...big time transformation!

  • @luisunitedkingdom2852
    @luisunitedkingdom2852 Před 2 lety

    Can't believe how smooth it runs

  • @clydepodvin5026
    @clydepodvin5026 Před 2 lety

    Great video 👍👍 hard to keep a good car down. Next video should be give it a good cleaning.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Yes sir, a FULL clean up is happening. We're gonna transform this thing with a good day of cleaning.

  • @dantomlinson4407
    @dantomlinson4407 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice. Enjoyed!

  • @petecunnien5368
    @petecunnien5368 Před 2 lety

    Nice work!! Definitely has good bones to work with!!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Wait til you see it cleaned up! (video goes up at 5pm Eastern time today)

  • @oldhobomanl1747
    @oldhobomanl1747 Před 2 lety

    Your daughter is a star. The way she pumped those brakes.

  • @richiek6379
    @richiek6379 Před 2 lety +1

    Great job! I've got a "76 Nova, same body. $th Gen. I think they call it. But it's got a 383 stroker 460 hp. Just a bit different.

  • @idontknow2293
    @idontknow2293 Před 2 lety

    $100 to get it running? Great! But you've got many more hundreds to go. It never ends and you never get your investment back EXCEPT in the Great feeling you get knowing that you restored it. Great car you have there. Enjoy and keep the little one with you when you work. It pays off like crazy. 👍👍👍👍😎

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Haha, yeah I have several other projects, so I know this thing will be a money pit if I keep messing with it. I have a plan...

  • @markallen1413
    @markallen1413 Před 2 lety

    That one was different but I really enjoyed it and you hanging out with your little girl, awesome dude, keep it up friend 👍👍👍👍👍✅✅✅✅✅

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Thank you for watching Mark, we'll continue to have a mixture of different types of content. I still love the vintage drag car stuff and visiting old junkyards, so we'll have a good variety of stuff on the channel.

  • @davidlaws1438
    @davidlaws1438 Před rokem

    My grandmother had one of those same interior red. Also my best friend in high school had a 76 nova, Tennessee orange with white interior, and it sounded great dude exhaust but I think it had the 350 in it.

  • @fred_on_factorys404
    @fred_on_factorys404 Před 2 lety +1

    I had a 77 back in high school was a fun car

  • @jrobertsp12
    @jrobertsp12 Před 6 měsíci

    I had a 79 Nova in high school. This took me back to mine, I’d love to find one for $500. The 305 gave out on me so I swapped in a 1968 327 that I hopped up. It was a lot of fun.

  • @moosehand8721
    @moosehand8721 Před 2 lety

    Gonna be a mighty good car with some tidy and odds and ends, new belts, hoses. Likely need a water pump and heater core soon from decay and time.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh yeah, all the rubber stuff needs replaced. I didn't think about the water pump, but I bet you're right...sitting there with coolant probably hasn't done it any favors.

  • @JohanGavieres
    @JohanGavieres Před 2 lety

    Omg! Only $500. This my favorite American car. One day I’ll find one 🙌🏼🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @robertwells6454
    @robertwells6454 Před 2 lety

    Look's like a great time with Your kid's and I'm sure Your Dad will get involved at some point as well. 👏😁

  • @floydmarseeii4007
    @floydmarseeii4007 Před 2 lety

    Great video, and a cool save!!

  • @brandonbowling524
    @brandonbowling524 Před 2 lety +1

    Interior and plastic is gold

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      The plastics have turned to dust in certain areas...I'm assuming those areas are where the sun was beating in through the windows.

  • @fuhkoffandie
    @fuhkoffandie Před 2 lety

    Yeah I know those 75 to 78 Novas, a low compression 305 2 Barrel, was very common, the later 77/78 could have came with a V6. My brother had one. That 3052 girl would run all day, but she'll smoke, the valve seats on aren't very good in those motors, it's a bit anemic. One thing it does have, is a really good Turbo 350 Transmission. A friend of mine in New Jersey named Melon, he drove the wheels off of a car just like this in high school. My ex-girlfriend had a Rally Sport, I know these cars well.

  • @josemontano7767
    @josemontano7767 Před rokem

    I would love to find a old Nova like this. My brother had a black 1976 Nova hatchback 3 speed. That was my favorite car
    It had Audi seats. Really nice.

  • @roxanneabbott8424
    @roxanneabbott8424 Před 2 lety

    She is such a pretty young lady! Proud of her papa! Great job!

  • @johngriffin1847
    @johngriffin1847 Před 2 lety +1

    You've gotta fix this Nova up real nice and give it to that young lady.

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      I think she's in love with it!

    • @johngriffin1847
      @johngriffin1847 Před 2 lety

      @@HotRodHoarder Can ya blame her? My high school girlfriend got new 69 nova for graduation. 396 under the hood. MAN I LOVED THAT CAR! The girl was nice too, I think...lol

  • @k2icc
    @k2icc Před 2 lety +1

    There may be a ceramic or some kind of metal fuel filter inside the carburetor, where the fuel line meets the carburetor. Mine had one.

  • @AshfaqAhmed-lv7np
    @AshfaqAhmed-lv7np Před 3 měsíci

    Wooww. One of the best last Chevy muscle car. Use to own one back in 1975. Loved the machine.

    • @michaelhahn8918
      @michaelhahn8918 Před měsícem

      We made race cars out of novas this guy is nothing come to Indianapolis and go to the Speedrome

    • @michaelhahn8918
      @michaelhahn8918 Před měsícem

      😂. Hi we got them in a junk yards for $500. We stripped them. Roll cage racing seats 327 rollers 355 strokers. 4 core radiators! Have you ever watched six pack? We couldn't run Camaros because they were 2 in too long

    • @michaelhahn8918
      @michaelhahn8918 Před měsícem

      So sad you got that little girl in your mold trap

    • @michaelhahn8918
      @michaelhahn8918 Před měsícem

      I can't believe the people around you put up with this!

  • @clintwatts9863
    @clintwatts9863 Před 2 lety

    Kool ,can’t wait for the cleanup !!!

  • @craigneubert7722
    @craigneubert7722 Před 2 lety

    My first car was a 75 Nova. My brother had it, My sister got it then I finally got it. It was a Limited package. I've owned four since. If you need any parts let me know, I still have a few hanging around and I'm in Tennessee.

  • @Merylstreep1949
    @Merylstreep1949 Před 2 lety

    Please do more longer videos like this!!
    Definitely get some Cragars on that puppy!! That will definitely improve the attitude even if the paint is still all rusty n crusty.
    I like how you knew you were making progress when u heard the radio! Good priorities
    Just like Arnie in the movie Christine ...something u need to watch if you've never seen it

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Chris! I've been toying around with the idea of doing these types of videos. A little more raw, as far as the production side of it, but it's fun. I plan to do more, for sure.

  • @mexicackno
    @mexicackno Před 2 lety

    I have the 77 Chevy Nova Concours white.
    Its a lowrider luv my car.😎

  • @robertmoore6700
    @robertmoore6700 Před 2 lety

    Love this. Keep it going!!!

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Thanks Robert, clean up video will be posted on Friday...what a difference it made!

  • @daviduglem3213
    @daviduglem3213 Před 2 lety

    Enjoyed the video.

  • @1967mrzigzag
    @1967mrzigzag Před 4 měsíci

    One of my favorite numbers especially if it's an RS

  • @shawnrenaud2252
    @shawnrenaud2252 Před 2 lety

    I love the way this guy handles the starter cable as if it's a high-tension 15,000 volt wire. Too may bad movies, I guess.

  • @user-dq1hx8lz5y
    @user-dq1hx8lz5y Před 23 dny

    Ohhh
    Good nice
    Hoping for reconstruction ❤

  • @calvindeechacey1247
    @calvindeechacey1247 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice 1983 Chevy Nova

  • @musclecarmaniacs9789
    @musclecarmaniacs9789 Před 2 lety

    Your daughter is awesome. She's really in to it. Love it. 🙂

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you, she's a lot of fun to have around the shop. She always has something to say haha.

  • @grantkoeller8911
    @grantkoeller8911 Před 2 lety +1

    When it started, the motor sounded healthy and throaty, like a nice beefy 305 V8

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      I couldn't believe how good it ran. I know I should've done more pre-work to get it ready to crank, but this 305 seems like it's ready for the highway.

  • @cdb1949
    @cdb1949 Před rokem

    Gravity feed those old fuel pumps and they get lubed up and usually work. And if the fuel pump does not work just gravity feed to the carb. Just a suggestion.

  • @richardleighton5009
    @richardleighton5009 Před 2 lety +1

    i like this vid a lot well done , but one thing i want to say is when you turn that motor over by hand to check if it's locked up, it's best to rotate the motor one full revolution by hand - that way you can hear and feel any stuck valves or push rods . just a tip

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah, I'm pretty impatient. I turned it a little more after I turned the camera off, but I should've definitely gone a full revolution. Lots of should've's with this one, but just happy that it fired up and moves under its own power again.

    • @richardleighton5009
      @richardleighton5009 Před 2 lety

      @@HotRodHoarder 👌i wondered if you did that off cam, and it is cool that she runs .

  • @tommyjefferson9525
    @tommyjefferson9525 Před 2 lety

    I just watch sleeper dude video you guys are the best you guys can get them going you guys are great with the kids l love watching your videos that nova is a runner keep up the good work and keep on keeping on

    • @HotRodHoarder
      @HotRodHoarder  Před 2 lety

      Thank you Tommy! Me and Sleeperdude have been friends for nearly 20 years, and have had a bunch of great times together.

  • @juliusluismachadocardoso2515

    Congratulations, you are brave!